Athens Roman Agora and Ancient Agora e-tickets with two self-guided audio tours

4x4 Adventure

Strap in for a 4x4 adventure that will take you off the radar. You'll explore the off-road tracks, villages and rocky landscapes of rugged and rural Greece. With plenty of nature to admire and a tasty local lunch included, it promises to be a day of adrenaline-pumping action.It all kicks off the minute you hop in your 4x4 and head off-road. Zooming along mountain paths, you'll bounce over potholes and drive through blink-and-you-miss-them villages. Ticking off all the must-sees along the way, your expert driver gives you the inside track on nature's hidden gems.Then, we'll take a break from the action with a tasty lunch of traditional Greek favourites served with wine. Suitably refuelled, you'll set off for an afternoon of more exciting exploration.

Half-day private tour of Athens with Acropolis and Plaka visits

The ancient Greeks left behind a treasure trove of monuments, statues and artefacts in Athens. And on this private tour, you'll take in all the top spots with an expert guide. Exclusively for you and your party, you'll tour highlights including the Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, the Plaka neighbourhood and the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Vassiliki, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Acropolis means “high city” and it usually refers to any settlement built on top of a hill. You'll find many towns in Greece that have an acropolis, but the Acropolis of Athens is certainly the most famous.'You'll start with a guided tour of the Acropolis – with skip-the-line tickets, there'll be no waiting around. Soak up wow-factor views over Athens at the Areopagus – a rocky hill where legend has it the Greek gods would hold court. Let your guide bring history to life as you marvel at ancient landmarks like the Roman Agora, the Theatre of Dionysus and the still-standing columns of the Asklepieion and Parthenon. Then, it's on to the city's Instagram-worthy old quarter, Plaka – the capital's most appealing and historic neighbourhood. Always thronged with a mix of locals and visitors, the pedestrianised lanes are brimming with tavernas whose tables spill onto the streets. Vassiliki says, ‘Athenians call this area “the neighbourhood of the Gods,' as it has been inhabited since the days of ancient Greece. In fact, excavations show that the street layout has barely changed since antiquity.'

Cape Sounion Afternoon Tour

The Saronic Gulf offers up one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Greece. Enjoy an afternoon of fresh sea air and wonderful sweeping views with this trip from Athens to Cape Sounion. With a mixture of guided and free time, you'll be able to make the most of the visit to this archaeological site and area of natural beauty.

Saronic Islands Cruise – Hydra, Poros and Aegina

The beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf are just a short journey away from Athens. This full day island-hopping tour is a great way to explore the ‘other Greece' while immersing yourself in the country's culture and nature. You'll cruise to three islands Hydra, Poros and Aegina, and enjoy lunch on board.

Athens city tour and Acropolis Museum visit

A wealth of ancient treasures is packed into central Athens. On this guided morning tour, you'll uncover some of its megastars, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parthenon and Acropolis – and also enjoy a guided visit to the Acropolis Museum.

Full-day Aegina and Agistri boat tour in Greece

This trip serves up a trio of Greek treasures courtesy of a relaxing boat trip. You'll have the pleasure of cruising along the Corinth canal before heading to Aegina Island for some shore exploring and shopping. Finally, you'll navigate towards some relaxation time on the pristine sands Agistri beach.

Full-day Nafplio and Mycenae sightseeing tour from Athens

This full-day tour feels tailor-made for history fans. It kicks off with a visit to Corinth Canal, for a look at the manmade waterway that links the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea. After you've snapped some photos, you'll head to the ruins of Mycenae for a tour. This ancient settlement is said to be where the Greeks set off for their expedition to conquer the city of Troy. From here, you'll head to Nafplio, which was the capital of the Kingdom of Greece from 1827 to 1834.

Private Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Tour

The coastline of the Saronic Gulf offers fresh sea air and wonderful sweeping views. This half-day private tour from Athens to Cape Sounion combines a mixture of nature and culture. With both guided and free time, you'll be able to make the most of your visit to this archaeological site and area of natural beauty.You'll set off early afternoon for a scenic Journey along the coastal road, passing the beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, and arrive at the most southerly point of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion. Here, the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand defiantly atop a cliff.After a guided visit of the temple – which was commissioned by Pericles in 440 BC – you'll have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Cape Sounion, a place steeped in legend. Here you can enjoy views of the sparkling Aegean Sea and islands far below you.

Private Delphi Tour

Steeped in its fair share of myths, legends and history, ancient Delphi was once considered the centre of the world. This private full day tour sees you exploring beyond the boundaries of Athens for a guided visit of the archaeological site and museum at Delphi.An early pick-up from your hotel means you'll arrive in modern Delphi by late morning. You'll be able to browse around before heading to the ancient site, located at the foot of Mount Parnassus on the side of a cliff. Its setting is just as remarkable as its honour as the centre of the ancient world.You'll look around the museum, home to masterpieces and relics such as the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and statue of athlete Agias. Get lost in time as you gaze at legendary treasures like the Sanctuary of Apollo. There'll also be some free time for a spot of lunch, and a stop at the mountainside village of Arachova – you'll want your camera for this one.

Private Argolis Tour

This private trip takes you out of Athens and into the open countryside to explore. Beyond the hustle and bustle of the big city, you'll find an array of ancient sites and lesser-known treasures including the Homeric city of Mycenae, the charming seaside town of Nauplion and the remarkable ancient theatre at Epidauros.Start the day with a wonderfully scenic coastal drive along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean and Ionian seas. Then, it's on to Mycenae – the Homeric city of Atreides – described by the ancient poets as the city 'rich in gold'. Here you'll be guided around its treasures, such as the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Wall and the Royal Tombs.After lunch, we'll journey through the fertile plain of Argolis, headed for Nauplion – a picturesque town nestled at the foot of a cliff and crowned by the ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Last up is a trip to Epidauros to visit the fourth-century BC theatre, famous for its astonishing acoustics.